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    4.7 (1.6k reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Caribbean Roast sandwich
    Sophia W.

    Messy, a little pricy, but great sandwiches!! There's lots of meat and flavor, definitely worth being one of the top sandwich places in Seattle! I didn't have to wait any longer than 10 minutes for my food to be ready, so service is pretty efficient. Note: Outdoor seating is limited, like a long bench style. Water is self-serve with plastic cups in the back wall of seating area.

    Seared Scallop Sandwich
    Amanda H.

    Stopped in on a whim and ordered the seared scallops sandwich. While a little pricey at almost $20 for a sandwich (and not a particularly large one at that), it was delicious. The staff has really fun/positive vibes and made me laugh, haha. There's also a whole seated dining area with heaters hanging from the ceiling. Will be back for more!

    Sauteed prawns sandwich
    Hanna K.

    Visited this spot with very high expectations, which may be why I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. It's a walk-up and order type of spot, with long picnic table-esque seating on one side. The staff was very friendly, and street parking was easy to find on a weekend afternoon. We got the Caribbean Roast sandwich, which is their signature, and the sauteed prawn sandwich, which was recommended to us by the staff. Surprisingly, we enjoyed the latter more - prawns had great texture and were super fresh. The tapenade was a good touch too and overall this was a solid, well-made sandwich. The Caribbean Roast was just a bit over the top for me - I'm no stranger to flavor, but there was just so much going on in an unbalanced way. The aioli overpowered everything else in the sandwich, and the sauce and juice made the lettuce mushy super quickly. The onions were cut into really big pieces that were hard to bite through, which meant every time I got to an onion piece in the sandwich, the whole thing just got pulled out of the sandwich in that bite. The meat was certainly cooked very tenderly and had great juiciness, and I appreciated the hefty portions! Not sure if I'd personally go out of my way again to come back, but the freshness and quality were there, especially at this price point. Would recommend for people who love big, juicy, messy, strong-flavored sandwiches!

    Rice and Bean Trio
    Orrin E.

    Found ourselves in a part of Seattle new to us and we were looking for a quick bite for lunch. What a treat! We were greeted by a friendly gentleman who- as it turned out was from Jersey and had gone to college in Philly! Of course we talked about the Eagles for a bit. They have casual outdoor seating with a heated covered patio. But about the food... it was really, really good. We were tempted to order sandwiches, but decided on platters instead. All the reviews we read raved about the pork so we ordered rice & beans trio and the pork on lettuce with pickled cabbage. Pork was perfectly tender, seasoned to perfection, the pickled cabbage was unique and very tasty. We drizzled their homemade hot sauce on everything - giving it a nice punch of heat. Highly recommend - can't wait to return and grab sandwiches!

    Caribbean Roast
    jessica l.

    I came on a Friday night around 5:30pm and there were open seats (though the restaurant is very small and doesn't have a lot of seating). Our sandwiches were also made pretty fast (5-10 min). We got the caribbean press and it was good. I really like the acidity from the pickled peppers. The sandwich has a pretty strong dijon mustard taste to me though, so if you don't like that, then I wouldn't recommend this sandwich. Usually the meat is pretty tender, but when eating it I find that the juices from the meat drip out of the sandwich, so the last few bites are a little dry.

    Indoor eating patio. Bring a jacket if you're eating there in Winter.
    Ryan E.

    Went here for the first time today, and was glad I did. I had the Caribbean Roast Pork sandwich and it was very good. Lots of meat, great bun, great spreads, and I got it with jalapeños which I would recommend. It was a very juicy sandwich. Expect things to be messy and your hands to smell like pork afterwards. Not sure if I would say this the best sandwich in Seattle, but I can't remember having a better one elsewhere at least in the last few years. The staff were great. The cooks and guy at the cash register were having fun while still working to provide orders quickly. The eating area was heated, but still a little chilly on the cold rainy day I was there. I will be back to try some other sandwich's. Note the prices on the Yelp menu look outdated. I think the prices are about $3 per sandwich higher now.

    The Press
    Chris L.

    Best sandwiches in town. Everything is super savory and juicy. The blend of meat, sauce, and peppers is The bread is also really good; it's crispy on thr outside but soaks up a lot of the juices on the inside. My favorite might be the Caribbean Roast and then the Palomilla Steak in a very close 2nd place. Highly recommend. Plenty of seats outside to eat, as well. Parking is a little tough, but besides that this is the perfect spot.

    Carne and Rice
    Jay S.

    If I am judging this establishment purely based on food alone, then it would be closer to a 4, but the economical aspect of this place together with how it has quality food in general makes it worth a 5 star rating. I think that experiences may vary based on what category customers choose their dishes from, so sandwiches are always safe to choose. I had the signature Caribbean Roast sandwich and it tasted really good! The garlic mayo aioli provided a layer of flavor that the sandwich itself wasn't able to give. It also made the sandwich richer, as oil kept dripping onto the wrapper. My only constructive criticism is that if the onion was caramelized more, it would enhance the sandwich. Still, though, it was already really good. The pork shoulder was very tender because of the marinade. I enjoyed it very much and can definitely see why many call this Seattle's best sandwich. One of my friends had the carne and rice dish, choosing chicken as the meat, and it tasted pretty good per her. It was only $9 which made my friend skeptical, but the amount was so abundant and it tasted good, so to her, it was worth it. Another friend ordered the Caribbean roast dinner plate, which had black beans on the side. She said it wasn't as good as the sandwich, but had mostly positive comments about it. When I searched on Reddit for food options in Seattle, this establishment appeared the most, and now I understand why. The only thing I wished I was able to do was having a bigger stomach so I could taste more sandwiches. The one I had was gigantic, so once again, economically it was very worth it.

    Caribbean Roast
    Sisi T.

    Called in an order for takeout on a rainy afternoon. Gentleman who answered had a very outgoing personality and was the same when we pulled up to pay in person. He remembered our name for pickup and had our order ready to go. We ordered: - Sautéed Prawn sandwich - Caribbean Roast sandwich - Palomilla Steak sandwich - Carne & Rice - side of carmelized onions My prawn sandwich was delicious! Bread held up to the ingredients. It contained a light tartar sauce that tasted like they make it themselves in-house, spinach, and carmelized onions. This is the second spot I've tried in SEA that had chunky cut onions that made eating the sandwich a bit difficult. Wish they were cut more like a julienne, but that's my personal opinion. There is only street parking, so depending on time of day parking may be difficult. There is a window where you order and can see the hard working cooks in the open kitchen. On the side is an open seating area for dining. I would definitely recommend and would love to come back on my next visit to try other food items!

    The press
    Tiffany T.

    Food truck on the side of a road The press - good flavor, love the meat and grilled onions! It does get heavy and a bit repetitive though. Meat could be juicier 3/5

    Anjelica C.

    Food - will prob be my go-to sandwich spot. huge portions. great flavor. will make a huge mess so be prepared. i had the caribbean roast and everything together is really just one of the best sandwiches i've ever had. nice crispy bread. seasoning on the meat was great. def not dry. Service - very friendly. Ambiance - very hole-in-the-wall feel. a few tables outside. nothing fancy. music blasting making you feel islandy vibes in the PNW.

    Menu 5/9/25
    Fionna L.

    This Ballard staple is always a hit! It's a fast, casual and comfortable outdoor eatery with a mirror along the wall and a bathroom around the corner. The cashier was extremely genuine and nice. My friend and I shared the Caribbean roast (spicy with delicious aioli) and the Press (we loved the sauce and texture of the pork!). These big sandwiches are messy, savory and absolutely droolworthy. We liked them better than Paseo's, though theirs are also 5/5 stars. Our only complaint was that the crusty bread was so thick that we couldn't fit everything into one bite. I'd love to come back over and over again.

    Caribbean Roast
    Kimmy L.

    Un Bien has been on my bucket list forever and is renown for being one of the best sandwiches in Washington (if not the #1 best sandwich in Washington, at least according to their sign outside)! I came on a Thursday at 7pm, and there was no line when I arrived. They don't have a lot, but I had no issue getting street parking. I ordered their famous CARIBBEAN ROAST sandwich ($14.25 plus tax and tip) which is "pork shoulder coated in bien marinade & slow roasted til falling into succulent morsels on a toasted Giuseppe baguette by Macrina Bakery, slathered with aioli, fresh cilantro, pickled spicy jalapeños, crisp romaine lettuce and our caramelized onions." The pork was very tender, juicy, and well marinated in their famous sauce. They also load this thing up with grilled onions which kind of overwhelmed the sandwich. I literally used Listerine four times after eating this sandwich, but the onion taste and smell still lingered (apologies to my partner lol). The baguette and lettuce were both nice and crisp like the description and offered a nice contrast to the softer meat and grilled vegetables. Make sure to stock up on napkins, because this sandwich oozes with meat juice and aioli with every bite! Un Bien has a small covered outdoor eating area with bench tables, but they do a lot of to-go orders too. Service was great and I got my food within 10 minutes after ordering. In sum, the sandwich was decent, but for $14.25 (plus tax and tip which comes out to over $16) it is definitely on the more expensive side for what you get. Then again, their competitor, Paseo is fairly comparable in price, if not slightly more expensive. Overall : 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere

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    Life changing tofu sandwich, and the servers are so nice here, 10/10 would change nothing, nice little outdoor space to sit

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    Are any of the sandwiches not spicy?

    Yes! Just tell them to hold off on the jalapeños

    Are sandwiches still good if eaten 3 hrs later? Meant from a soggy bread standpoint and not if it's unsafe to eat. Thanks!

    Yes!!! Aside from taste in general, This is one of the major selling points about un bien over Paseo. Paseo is wayyyy too wet. Just minutes later your bread is practically mush. Whereas with Un Bien you get even more of delicious flavor but without… Read more

    I've only been around dinner, what's the wait like for lunch during the week?

    I can speak to a rainy and cold December Saturday at lunch: About fifteen minutes from order to food delivery. But the weather was dreadful. I suspect it is twice as long on a pleasant day.

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    I really enjoyed the Desi Plate from Bongos. The pork was flavorful and tender, the plantain was…read moresweat and soft, the coleslaw was fresh and not too creamy and the pickled veg was great sourness to combat the rounded beans flavor. 10/10 would order again. Good spot for the summer since it's an order and pickup at the counter spot (with ringers) and a good post-Greenlake hearty meal. The service was quick and standard, no complaints and limited conversations so not too fussy

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    How have I been sleeping on this place??…read more Just got back from an awesome Friday night at Lenox, highly recommend. Food: We were thrilled with everything, including the beef empanada they sent out just because. Mofongo: prawns with mashed plantain and a broth to die for Pollo al Carbon: chicken with the right amount of smokiness and sauce Coco Greens: hands down some of the best greens and potlikker we've ever had Tostones - couldn't stop eating these Red Beans and Rice - perfectly cooked Service: outstanding from the host to our server Marcus to all the staff. It's friendly, comfortable and fun Ambience: Most of the tables turned over during our 6:15pm dinner but we were never rushed and while the restaurant was full, it never felt too crowded or loud. All ages were there on a Friday night from families to millennials to older couples out on a date. Fun to see such good food uniting everyone. We will definitely be back!

    I was extremely excited to try this restaurant with my partner but the food was not good at all…read more The food is insured by Cuban and Puerto Rican/Nuyurican dishes. I have had my fair share of visits to NY but clearly need to trying the PR food there and also need to prioritize going straight to PR as well. Ive had the food in Cuba and this was nothing close to that so, let move on. We had the Pollo al Carbon, Coco Greens and Hushpuppies. For drinks we had the Rhude Boy and Sandia. The Pollo al Carbon was not good at all. The chicken was smoked (dry) and the sauce underneath it taste like nothing. The veggies and potatoes were good though! The Hushpuppies tasted more like cinnamon and were simply not good. The Coco Greens tasted like kelp and coconut milk. Service was also decent! Our server was kind and friendly despite us returning the first thing that came out, the Hushpuppies. The drinks were made and sat for about 5mins after the bartender made them while our server was stocking silverware. Despite the food being nasty and the drinks taking some time to be served, I appreciated that they included gratuity for the sake of supporting staff. Overall, I liked the drinks but truly could've lived without the food.

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    I heard someone at my hairdresser mention this place having the only decent Cubano in the city…read more They had lived in Miami and found this place to be the most authentic - so we had to go. I haven't had a real Cubano but if it's like what we had at Cafe con Leche then I may need to book a flight. It was so good! We started with a small shot of espresso and moved on to a pair of tasty sandwiches. A Cubano for him and a marinated chicken sandwich for me. Our server was drifting between Spanish and English and greeted a number of the customers like old friends. Always an excellent sign.

    The Ropa Vieja from here was quite good. It came as a very large amount of shredded beef, a smaller…read morehelping of rice, and fries to go along with it. I'll start with the beef, as it was the primary component of the dish. Despite it being flank steak, it was clearly simmered for a long time - and displayed none of the traditionally chewy or dry properties associated with the tougher cut. The sauce also helped - it was very well spiced, and had a slight tomato-like flavor. Mixing this with the yellow rice yielded something that was really satisfying to eat. The combination of sauce, beef, and rice was quite enjoyable, even with mixing the vegetables in for some extra crunch. The portion size of beef was crazy. When combined with the rice, the total amount of food here was solidly enough for two full meals. It is around 20 dollars for the dish, but I would classify that as a good value when you consider how much food you get. On the opposite side, I swapped the maduros out for fries. These...were not good. The fries tasted stale, hard, and not appealing at all. While the portion size was high, the appeal was not. The sauce that came with these was interesting at least. Overall, I think this is a very strong core dish at an impressive portion. Would recommend sticking with the plantains as a side though. 8.5/10

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